Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Curious about what’s happening in the sky this June? Look no further!

June is packed with cool astronomical events. On June 9th, check out the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter!

Want more than just two planets? Lucky for you, there will be a mini planet parade on June 11th with Mercury entering the ring! You’ll be able to see all three planets after sunset.

Can’t stay up late? Want something you can see during the day? On June 17th, there will be a Lunar occultation of Venus. You’ll be able to see Venus during the day (with binoculars or a telescope) as it disappears and then reappears from behind the moon.

Safety warning: This event will take place around noon. Please exercise safe viewing practices and never look at or around the Sun without proper solar protection.

To top it off, the Summer Solstice is coming up on June 21st! Here is to the longest day of the year!

June is going to be super exciting. Need help or have questions on how to view these events? Send us a DM or email us at [email protected].

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